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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Enjoyment and the Quality of Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The nature of our nervous system requires the mind to take each event as it is happening and put it into __________.
(a) A book.
(b) Order.
(c) A memory.
(d) A box.

2. For many reasons, the idea of psychic entropy is the direct opposite of optimal __________, according to the author.
(a) Honor.
(b) Experience.
(c) Living.
(d) Truth.

3. Some philosophies state that outside forces that affect us are largely outside of us, which causes our lives to be ____________ and out of our control.
(a) Pre-ordained.
(b) Boring.
(c) Energetic.
(d) Mutable.

4. What is NOT one of the ways in which a person might find happiness, according to the author of the book?
(a) Love.
(b) Work.
(c) Service.
(d) War.

5. Any action which requires attention from a person will results in the removal of the ability to fully __________ on other things.
(a) Post judgment.
(b) Focus.
(c) Touch.
(d) Enjoy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author believes it is easy to differentiate between ____________ and enjoyment, though the two are closely related.

2. The __________ system does not allow the ability to expand the consciousness to such a high degree.

3. In order to understand the idea of flow, a person needs to be aware of the __________ to personal fulfillment.

4. While one can not be in control of the mountain, one can _____________ the mountain and feel great joy doing so.

5. In the author's research, ___________ was perceived the same way by all involved, regardless of age, ethnicity or social/economic rank.

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